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Book Club

Downtown Monday Morning

2023-10-16 10:45:00 2023-10-16 12:15:00 America/New_York Book Club Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions. Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room

Monday, October 16
10:45am - 12:15pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-16 10:45:00 2023-10-16 12:15:00 America/New_York Book Club Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions. Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room

Downtown Branch

Angus Ross Room

Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions.

Book Clubs are led by the community members that attend on a regular basis, they select the monthly books in advance so everyone can read the same book title. This book club meets the second Monday  of the month, from September to June. Please note in October and March, the book club will meet on the 3rd Monday of the month.


Listed below are a few reminders so everyone can enjoy the club

  • The safety of our participants and staff is our top priority, please review our Stay Safe Guidelines & Patron Conduct Policy.
  • Registration is required, space is limited. If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration.
  • All participants are encouraged to read the book, if you don't like the style, at least read the first few chapters and the final chapter so you can participate in the discussions.
  • Remember to stay on topic, you invested the time to read the book, so come prepared to discuss. There are no wrong or right interpretations of a book – just different perspectives.
  • Be gracious in your comments. If you did not like the book, be kind in your feedback. Contribute positively and respectfully.
  • Take turns, give everyone a chance to share. Remember, book clubs are discussion groups. Keep an open mind, ready to discover new books and ideas. 
  • Respect the discussion space, be a good listener and don't engage in side conversations, be sure to mute your cell phones!

Book Club Selections

September 11 - The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson

October 16 - Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast by John Vaillant

November 13 - Freezing Order: A True Story of Russian Money Laundering, Murder, and Surviving Putin’s Wrath by Bill Browder 

December 11 - Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects our Minds and How to Build Immunity by Sander van der Linden 

January 8 - Pathogenesis: A History of the World in 8 Plagues by Jonathan Kennedy

February 12 - How Big Things Get Done: The Surprising Factors That Determine the Fate of Every Project, From Home Renovations to Space Exploration and Everything in Between by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner 

March 18 - Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson

April 8 - The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, From the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us by Stephen Brusatte

May 13 - Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia



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AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Beyond | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | book clubs |

Downtown Branch

AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010

Hours

 

 
Mon, Dec 11 Closed
Tue, Dec 12 Closed
Wed, Dec 13 Closed
Thu, Dec 14 Closed
Fri, Dec 15 Closed
Sat, Dec 16 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 17 9:30AM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Our Downtown Branch is centrally located in the Downtown core at the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy a beverage or a small snack from our Café located inside the lobby, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or soak up the sun on our Rooftop Reading Garden.

Upcoming events

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Mon, Dec 11, 10:45am - 12:15pm

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Mon, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

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Thu, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

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Sat, Dec 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Sat, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sun, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wed, Dec 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Canceled
Wed, Dec 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Thu, Dec 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Thu, Dec 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Sat, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Wed, Dec 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Tinker Lab

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Wed, Dec 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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Tue, Jan 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Gathering Place

Wed, Jan 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Wed, Jan 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Gathering Place

Thu, Jan 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Gathering Place

Thu, Jan 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Gathering Place

Fri, Jan 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Mon, Jan 08, 10:45am - 12:15pm
Angus Ross Room

Mon, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Tue, Jan 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Jan 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Oro Lions Room

Wed, Jan 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor

Wed, Jan 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

Wed, Jan 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oro Lions Room